Chieko-san's site looks like a great walking tour. You showed us the upside to beating a crowd while addressing the negative of said crowd. Respect of the culture and environment when traveling is a must.
@Mudskipper9876 Chieko-san is an amazing tour guide and really recommend her tour for other travelers! She has a really adventurous and caring spirit and really has a lot of knowledge that's interesting to hear!
In 2018 I made the obvious Tokyo / Kyoto / Osaka trip. For some reason, I fell in in love with Osaka. Since then I’ve been back twice, and in January I’ll be back in Osaka for the 4th time. The reason I love that city so much are not Osaka castle, dotonbori of shinsekai, but its the neighbourhoods where all the tourist are gone and you can really get a slice of daily Japanese city life. It’s so refreshing to finally see someone who thinks the same! All the UA-camrs are doing the same stuff in Osaka but there is so much more! Cheers!
@lordfesnor7300 wow going back for your 4th time that's pretty amazing! Totally agree with you about the peaceful neighbourhoods all over the city, and the people of Osaka are a lot more open to talking to strangers than Tokyo which can also be a really good benefit!
i've been planning to take a trip to japan, and osaka was gonna be my first place to visit. Seeing your video was definitely a game changer for my ittennary, also i like the way you embrace the local place that would be help the local economy. Keep the good work 👍🏽
@natasyafortunita4982 thanks so much for watching and for the kind words! Much appreciated! Osaka is such a cool city to visit as well. Hope you have a great trip!
Thank you for another great and informative video guys!!👍Loved the deer of Nara!! So sweet to see respectful humans and precious wildlife sharing space so close together!!💗
@@Quasar_Lazar thank you so much! Really glad to hear you booked a tour with Chieko-san too! Hope you have an amazing time exploring with her, as she's a very interesting woman!
Thanks for the fresh video chief! going back to Japan the third time this October myself! excited like the first time!! learned a lot from your video. Im a city guy through and through so a majority of my trip this time is in Tokyo. Packing really light this time, Just me a backpack and my camera bag, then plan to donate all my hard earned money to Japan economy. haha. Thanks again and take care!!
Thank you for sharing your lovely trip with us! This is how I like to travel as well. 😊 I like getting up early in the morning and seeing the major tourist attractions before the crowds arrive. I also like to like to wander around and randomly explore neighborhoods and parks. The most memorable experiences always happens when I get off the beaten path. Take care and have a wonderful week! ⛩️🏯🎌🍣🍢
Thanks so much for watching and for all the kind words @misscaroline542! Exploring around randomly just seeing how things are done in another country is definitely an amazing way to learn about the world! Hope you have an amazing week, and thanks for all of your support! 😊
Thanks so much for watching and the kind words @cmvyv! If you get the chance, definitely give Chieko-san's walking tour a try! She's really an interesting character, and so knowledgeable about Osaka and Japan!
I was able to visit Kyoto in Summer 2022 while it was closed due to COVID, with a special spousal entry permit as my wife's Japanese... and I had never seen Kyoto so beautiful as when it had no tourists there. I had Fushimi Inari Taisha all to myself... with just one or two other people there. It was glorious. I'm a little afraid what next year will be like when we go back again during spring break.
@TheNewGreenIsBlue it must have been so beautiful to check it out back then! There will certainly be a lot more tourists now, but it's still Kyoto so hope you have a fun time there!
thank you for this really cool vlog. gonna fly to osaka in september. so glad I stumbled upon your video. those are great ideas, I haven't even seen so far in other related videos. keep it up! :)
@@philippkoch7775 thanks so much for the nice words and for watching our video! September will be perfect weather for a trip to Osaka. Hope you have an amazing trip there!
Hey - really nice Video. We will travel from Germany to Japan in August and hope to be able to use some of your tips and experience. Thanks for your effort! 😊
thanks for the video! we are hoping to come to Japan as a family either late next year or early the year after so I will definitely rewatch this before then! Thanks as always
Thanks so much @BasicStealthcamping! That's a great idea to visit Japan too! I don't know if you've been there before, but it's definitely our favourite spot to travel with the amazing food and places to check out!
@@lostthenfound cheers! it will be my first time there, I was going to add a few days to Osaka/Kyoto on my Korea trip but just decided it wasnt enough time and would compromise Korea time too so decided against, good to do with the family anyway. Thanks!
One thing i couldnt agree more with is taking the bus from and to the airport, its so much more relaxing, and really give a different viewing experience, also for those who doesnt sleep on the plane on the way, its way easier to get some rest there compared to the trains/subs. Regarding monay = 7/11 atms is your friend, the 110/220 yen fee is flat, so taking out more money is cheaper as you dont need to take out so often. Also one of things i love to do is walking instead of using the subs, seen so many cool stuff between stations, sure, sometimes the distance are to long but jumping of even 1 station before your destination opens up a new world.
Have you been to Nakanoshima Rose Garden? I love to stay near Tenmabashi because walking along that river is really beautiful. Yodoyabashi - Tenmabashi - Kyobashi areas are the best for me. I'm bored with Namba, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, Umeda but that's just me 🤣
@Jopsksprdvakf I've been around that area but haven't been to the rose garden. Will have to check it out next time! Also very good recommendations on places to stay! Will keep them in mind for next time!
Thank you so much for this video. I will be going to Osaka next month and have been researching things to do there. This video is super helpful and will definitely check out some of your recommendations.
Oh wow I lived in Korea both Seoul and jeju I took the ferry once from fukuoka to busan 😊 I went to Japan so much from korea as a tourist my wife and I are finally moving to tokyo in a few months
Thank you for the detailed travel info to Osaka and Kyoto. I was hoping there would be info on the Osaka Onsen baths locations and the best ones to go to. Is there a way to contact the ladies in Osaka who speak English and gave you the tour? I am visiting in October from Florida in the United States. Thank you,
@thesdamosleyjackson6984 thank you so much! We didn't get a chance to check out an Onsen unfortunately, so hopefully next time! Here is the website to book Chieko-san www.viator.com/tours/Osaka/On-the-off-the-beaten-alley-and-Machiya/d333-427619P1?medium=social-share-copy All the best with your trip!
Wow you took such great effort in composing such detailed videos on this Osaka trip. Im saving this one for my 1st visit. Btw this is my 1st video of yours. Thank you.😊
Thanks for sharing your video! Lots of useful tips I will be taking note of :) Just wana ask how did u manage to book 2 hrs for the private bath at Solaniwa Onsen in osaka? I've tried to book thru their website, and although they do state u can pay a bit extra for 30 mins extension, when I try to check-out, there's only the standard option. Just wondering if you had the same issue, or that I can try and ask on site on the day 🤔
@dianang451 thanks so much for the kind words! We never got the chance to check out Solaniwa Onsen so I can't answer your question. It sounds like they might be sold out of the private option so they only list the standard though? Best of luck!
Which train ticket did you buy to go to all these places ? Iam planning a 7Day Japan Trip myself including Osaka, Kyoto and Tokio. Thank you so much for this informative video
@Blackriver48 thanks so much! We just used the regular Icoca Card to get around which you can buy or top up at any of the stations. I think there are some rail passes that might be cheaper too, but we preferred the flexibility of just using the regular card.
@StayyyC it was a little bit confusing, but if you first go to the JR Namba Station and follow the signs for the airport buses it's a bit easier to find. It's all indoors too, so you don't have to leave the building.
Last two trips to Asia from the US, I relied on my roaming and had no issues. I was able to get voice, text and data, data being a bit slow, but it was all functional. I don't understand why there is such a market for SIM cards.
Ah that's interesting @jhchooo! My phone plan in Korea ($26 USD per month) is pretty expensive if I turn on roaming, but maybe a lot of plans from North America have it included? That would be nice for sure!
It was amazing @ONCEbittenTWICEshyshyshy! A lot of the customers in there said it was the best ramen they've ever had. For me my #1 is still Sapporo Ramen Haruka in Sapporo (maps.app.goo.gl/HXqgEJ6DLiHqGer58) but this place was amazing too!
@JenP-e2m it was a little bit confusing, but if you first go to the JR Namba Station and follow the signs for the airport buses it's a bit easier to find. It's all indoors too, so you don't have to leave the building.
That's a lot of info to take in. Would it be better if you break it into 2 videos and could possibly show more of each activity/venue/event. :) I mean that's just my preference, might not be the preference of the others. But I enjoyed the "documentary" style here as well as the more casual style with your significant other chirping in in the van video.
@focus168168 thanks a lot for the feedback! It's hard for me to know as an editor what parts are too fast paced/information packed, as I have a pretty busy/information focused brain as well. Will try to go over things a bit more slowly in the future and make it easier to follow!
Hi, your video has been such a destiny gift. I am going to Osaka on july, it will be my first and maybe the only time, I live in Ecuador and the ticket was a gift. Would you please help me giving me an idea of at what time did you left yo Kyoto and had time to do so many things, the same about Nara. At what time did you begin your days? How difficult was to walk on the heat? Thank you so much,
@wrv6927 really glad to hear that! If you want to see lots of things in Kyoto then you should leave really early in the morning, as the main attractions are all pretty spread out. For Nara, you can see the things close to Nara Park in half a day, so you don't have to leave as early. Also for us it was quite hot to be honest, but it's not as bad if you keep stopping into cafes/restaurants to rest and cool off during the day. Hope you have an amazing trip there!
If you come to Bangkok again, I hope you can make detailed videos on here. Bangkok is visited by a very large number of people from all over the world and you could potentially pay for your entire trip will a well-made video.
Thanks so much Elias! We will definitely have to return to Bangkok again now that we have dialed things in a bit (last time we were there we had no idea what we were doing haha). So excited to explore more of Thailand in the future!
@Protonoto1 really want to check out Kobe next time for sure! I have a dream to travel around Japan in a van and check out a lot of the lesser known places in the countryside too, as I think there will be a lot of nice things to see!
@@Protonoto1 oh nice! They are all quite different places for sure. Every time I visit Japan I'm quite envious of the quality of everything and structure and cleanliness of everything. I'm curious if there is anything you miss about Korea/China.
@@lostthenfound Korea was my first experience of Asia, and I went there in 2009 as a 19yr old and had a blast, I wanted to live in Korea but couldn't find a job due to my age and lack of language skills. I really miss the whole vibe on the streets. I am still in touch with some of my friends over there, who I consider to be some of the nicest people I met. I have been back 5 times since my initial visit, and want to go again at some point in the next year or two (although a young child makes it hard)
@@Protonoto1 oh wow you came here at 19 eh! Korea has changed so much since then as well as I'm sure you've noticed. All the best, and hope you can make it back here soon!
@@GeraltBosMang one or two days definitely isn't enough to see everything in Osaka, but you can explore the main attractions near Namba and Umeda for sure. If you are interested in traditional Japanese culture then going to Kyoto is worth it (probably one of the most famous places in Japan). Nara can be skipped on a 5 day trip. I'd do 4 days in Osaka and 1 day in Kyoto personally.
@benjaminduncan6220 it's pretty easy! Transportation is easy because you can use Google Maps in English and all of the signs are in English as well. Most bigger restaurants have English on the menus, and you can just use Google Translate to translate menus at the smaller restaurants if needed. Have a great trip!
DANG TALK ABOUT A CHEAP SKATE. I DON'T MIND SPENDING MORE TO BE CENTRAL AND STAY IN A NICE PLACE. BUT YOU ALSO MISSED OUT ON KOBE AS IT'S ONE OF THE BEST AREAS AROUND.
@skesby ah yeah sounds similar to Vancouver in Canada where I used to live. Hope to rent a car and go for a nice roadtrip in Australia someday as it looks beautiful!
@Berrylucy50 we prefer to travel extremely lightly just so we can use all of the public transportation easily, but definitely understand it's not the best way for everyone!
@TheNewGreenIsBlue thanks for the recommendation! Our friend told us to go there too, but we had just eaten something every time we passed by. Will check it out next time!
@@lostthenfound it's my wife's favorite! It's a chain restaurant, but their steamed pork buns are really good. They have a delicate sweetness to them that i find standard Chinese bakeries don't have. It's slightly different and classic Japanese to take something from another country and refine it. I find the bakeries in Tokyo or Osaka rival or exceed Paris in some aspects. Sacrilege, I know.
My fellow Canadian... (me again;). Yes, I will likely be part of the problem for over tourism in Japan this Fall. We are going to make our annual trip to Korea but have a 4-5 day trip to Tokyo as well . My friend, I would like to see you and your wife again for a bite or perhaps a coffee/beer when we are in Seoul if you are available. I do have a thought for a vid for your consideration. Because we travel to Korea at least once per year, we would like to possibly invest in the country and possibly buy property and maybe even a business (if things make sense). We wanted to open a bank account with the option of sending money, earning interest, and then perhaps doing purchases (big or small) without constantly doing exchange from CAD to KRW which can be a pain in the neck. Regardless of my wife's Korean nonresident citizenship, opening a functional account seemed highly restrictive, impractical, and in many ways, nonsensical when considering the rules imposed by the particular bank's system. After speaking with banker during our last trip and being a little frustrated, I almost got the impression the bank we looked at did not want our deposits. It made me ask the question, "does Korea want foreign investment"? A video idea for you: How can foreigners with connections to the country open a bank account with the purpose of using money when on vacation in Korea but to also potentially use it for big purchases (business or apartment ect)? hope to see you in about a month and a half or so Steve go Canucks go!
Hey Steve! That's quite an interesting idea, as although I know Korea wants and needs foreign investment on the grand scale of things, they sure make it hard to do sometimes like you guys are noticing right now. I wish I had the answer, but I do know that every bank here is so drastically different from each other in terms of their rules and regulations, so I'd definitely ask some other banks as well if it's possible. As for us, we are just about to move into a camping van to travel around the country, so I don't know if we will be around Seoul during that time, but let me know regardless and we'll see if we can meet up! Also pretty drastic changes in the Canucks lineup this year! The forward group will be more dynamic/offensive for sure, and we'll just have to see if our defense can handle the task at hand. Will be a good season for sure! Go Canucks go!
@CodingAbroad oh wow October will be perfect to check out Osaka! It wouldn't surprise me if some people canceled their trips recently, but earthquakes are very hard to predict so I would still go for it personally. Hope you have an amazing trip!
@alexm7582 hahah a lot of the people who watch our videos are interested in Korea so I thought it'd be good to point out that it's cheap/easy to fly between the two countries.
@@txbrn512 we were blown away by the deal we found too! It was definitely an older budget motel though. Japan is reasonable to travel to right now with the weak yen too.
Chieko-san's site looks like a great walking tour. You showed us the upside to beating a crowd while addressing the negative of said crowd. Respect of the culture and environment when traveling is a must.
I’m waiting for you. Thank you. From Chieko.
@Mudskipper9876 Chieko-san is an amazing tour guide and really recommend her tour for other travelers! She has a really adventurous and caring spirit and really has a lot of knowledge that's interesting to hear!
@-oskco6117 thanks so much for showing us around Chieko-san! We had an amazing time, and hope that some new people will sign up for the tour soon! 🙏
What backpack is yours?
@melgordon2490 It's a portable travel backpack I got in Emart in Korea for quite cheap.
In 2018 I made the obvious Tokyo / Kyoto / Osaka trip. For some reason, I fell in in love with Osaka. Since then I’ve been back twice, and in January I’ll be back in Osaka for the 4th time. The reason I love that city so much are not Osaka castle, dotonbori of shinsekai, but its the neighbourhoods where all the tourist are gone and you can really get a slice of daily Japanese city life. It’s so refreshing to finally see someone who thinks the same! All the UA-camrs are doing the same stuff in Osaka but there is so much more! Cheers!
@lordfesnor7300 wow going back for your 4th time that's pretty amazing! Totally agree with you about the peaceful neighbourhoods all over the city, and the people of Osaka are a lot more open to talking to strangers than Tokyo which can also be a really good benefit!
Thank you. Do you know any really nice places for a massage and/or Onsen baths/springs in Osaka?
I watched the video twice since I am hooked to you story telling method. Subscribed for more. thanks
@wingmantx thanks so much for watching and for your nice comment! Hope you have fun in Osaka if you're planning a trip there!
Enjoyed your video a lot of valuable information. I saved it for my trip to Japan in September. Have a lovely rest of your day.
@dwalker6868 thank you so much! Really glad that it was helpful, and have an amazing day!
i've been planning to take a trip to japan, and osaka was gonna be my first place to visit. Seeing your video was definitely a game changer for my ittennary, also i like the way you embrace the local place that would be help the local economy. Keep the good work 👍🏽
@natasyafortunita4982 thanks so much for watching and for the kind words! Much appreciated! Osaka is such a cool city to visit as well. Hope you have a great trip!
This might be the best to do in Japan vid I've seen
Thanks so much for watching @daleflows! Much appreciated!
Thank you for another great and informative video guys!!👍Loved the deer of Nara!! So sweet to see respectful humans and precious wildlife sharing space so close together!!💗
Thanks so much Mom! ❤️ Nara is a beautiful place to visit as we did a while back! So nice to see everyone getting along together too!
Osaka is definitely one of the most vibrant cities on earth. Amazing list btw👍
Thanks so much @mindset.of.stoics! Osaka is certainly an amazing city!
Nice guide, I love that you were very specific with the locations. I'm definitely going to reference this when planning my trip in the future :)
@TheMightyPirateTm thanks so much! Really glad to hear the locations helped out, and hope you have a great trip to Osaka! It's an amazing city!
Thank you for the video. I have booked a walking tour with Chieko-san during my trip in November. Really looking forward to it
@@Quasar_Lazar thank you so much! Really glad to hear you booked a tour with Chieko-san too! Hope you have an amazing time exploring with her, as she's a very interesting woman!
Thanks for the fresh video chief! going back to Japan the third time this October myself! excited like the first time!! learned a lot from your video. Im a city guy through and through so a majority of my trip this time is in Tokyo. Packing really light this time, Just me a backpack and my camera bag, then plan to donate all my hard earned money to Japan economy. haha. Thanks again and take care!!
Thanks so much for watching @vereyafrequency! Hope you have an amazing trip to Tokyo! It'll be a blast!
Thank you for sharing your lovely trip with us! This is how I like to travel as well. 😊 I like getting up early in the morning and seeing the major tourist attractions before the crowds arrive. I also like to like to wander around and randomly explore neighborhoods and parks. The most memorable experiences always happens when I get off the beaten path. Take care and have a wonderful week! ⛩️🏯🎌🍣🍢
Thanks so much for watching and for all the kind words @misscaroline542! Exploring around randomly just seeing how things are done in another country is definitely an amazing way to learn about the world! Hope you have an amazing week, and thanks for all of your support! 😊
Amazing vlog! Thank you for sharing especially Chieko-san's walking tour.
Thanks so much for watching and the kind words @cmvyv! If you get the chance, definitely give Chieko-san's walking tour a try! She's really an interesting character, and so knowledgeable about Osaka and Japan!
the energy drink at 19:06 is Lipovitan (Ripobitan) if anyone is curious
@jacobson_ thanks so much for letting everyone know! It's an awesome energy drink!
Great show. Not your average visitor stay in Osaka. Well done! Regards
Thanks so much Howard! Really appreciate the kind words, and hope you have a wonderful week!
One of the very few osaka travel vlogs i watched til the end. Amazing vid! May i ask when you visited osaka?
@New-o7s made my day with this comment, thanks a lot for the kind words! We visited from June 11-17 last month (2024).
Very informative and amazing video! Good production and love the labels on the left hand side with consistency! ❤ Thank you very much!
@Meowski_2 thank you so much for watching and for the kind words! 😊
I was able to visit Kyoto in Summer 2022 while it was closed due to COVID, with a special spousal entry permit as my wife's Japanese... and I had never seen Kyoto so beautiful as when it had no tourists there. I had Fushimi Inari Taisha all to myself... with just one or two other people there.
It was glorious.
I'm a little afraid what next year will be like when we go back again during spring break.
@TheNewGreenIsBlue it must have been so beautiful to check it out back then! There will certainly be a lot more tourists now, but it's still Kyoto so hope you have a fun time there!
@@lostthenfound It was mid-summer, so extremely hot... but yeah... Kyoto was eerily devoid of tourists.
thank you for this really cool vlog. gonna fly to osaka in september. so glad I stumbled upon your video. those are great ideas, I haven't even seen so far in other related videos. keep it up! :)
@@philippkoch7775 thanks so much for the nice words and for watching our video! September will be perfect weather for a trip to Osaka. Hope you have an amazing trip there!
A really nice video of your vist to Osaka. Thanks for sharing
@keninchicago thanks so much for watching! Much appreciated!
Hey - really nice Video. We will travel from Germany to Japan in August and hope to be able to use some of your tips and experience. Thanks for your effort! 😊
@@vadderkraft8563 thank you so much for watching and for the nice words! Hope you guys have an amazing trip to Japan! It's an amazing place to visit!
thanks for the video! we are hoping to come to Japan as a family either late next year or early the year after so I will definitely rewatch this before then!
Thanks as always
Thanks so much @BasicStealthcamping! That's a great idea to visit Japan too! I don't know if you've been there before, but it's definitely our favourite spot to travel with the amazing food and places to check out!
@@lostthenfound cheers! it will be my first time there, I was going to add a few days to Osaka/Kyoto on my Korea trip but just decided it wasnt enough time and would compromise Korea time too so decided against, good to do with the family anyway. Thanks!
great video guys! love your content. i did the same thing and went to kamakura ramen, but was kinda disappointed.
@@tej2ni thanks so much! Yeah I can see being disappointed there. It's not the same as typical Japanese ramen for sure.
One thing i couldnt agree more with is taking the bus from and to the airport, its so much more relaxing, and really give a different viewing experience, also for those who doesnt sleep on the plane on the way, its way easier to get some rest there compared to the trains/subs.
Regarding monay = 7/11 atms is your friend, the 110/220 yen fee is flat, so taking out more money is cheaper as you dont need to take out so often.
Also one of things i love to do is walking instead of using the subs, seen so many cool stuff between stations, sure, sometimes the distance are to long but jumping of even 1 station before your destination opens up a new world.
@deaddrunkgamer7399 the bus is the way to go for sure! Also very good tip about the 7/11 ATM!
Have you been to Nakanoshima Rose Garden?
I love to stay near Tenmabashi because walking along that river is really beautiful.
Yodoyabashi - Tenmabashi - Kyobashi areas are the best for me.
I'm bored with Namba, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, Umeda but that's just me 🤣
@Jopsksprdvakf I've been around that area but haven't been to the rose garden. Will have to check it out next time! Also very good recommendations on places to stay! Will keep them in mind for next time!
Very thorough info, and great tips...great vid!!
@@tleevee62 thank you for the kind words and for watching!
Great information thank you!
Thanks so much @paulettenguyen971 hope it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this video. I will be going to Osaka next month and have been researching things to do there. This video is super helpful and will definitely check out some of your recommendations.
@thish6201 thanks so much for watching, and glad we could share some places to see and eat! Hope you have an amazing trip to Osaka!
Oh wow I lived in Korea both Seoul and jeju
I took the ferry once from fukuoka to busan 😊
I went to Japan so much from korea as a tourist my wife and I are finally moving to tokyo in a few months
@jonathansakura you've lived in some great places, and you must be super excited to move to Tokyo! All the best with your move!
great video full of tips!!!. I only have one question... Wich month/week was this travel on?
@vounovapor thanks so much! This was June 11-17, 2024.
Great job,
@LB20278 thanks so much for all of your kind words and support!
Great video
Thank you so much!
Thank you for the detailed travel info to Osaka and Kyoto. I was hoping there would be info on the Osaka Onsen baths locations and the best ones to go to. Is there a way to contact the ladies in Osaka who speak English and gave you the tour? I am visiting in October from Florida in the United States. Thank you,
@thesdamosleyjackson6984 thank you so much! We didn't get a chance to check out an Onsen unfortunately, so hopefully next time! Here is the website to book Chieko-san
www.viator.com/tours/Osaka/On-the-off-the-beaten-alley-and-Machiya/d333-427619P1?medium=social-share-copy
All the best with your trip!
Wow you took such great effort in composing such detailed videos on this Osaka trip. Im saving this one for my 1st visit. Btw this is my 1st video of yours. Thank you.😊
Thanks so much @1ZZFE! Hope you have an amazing trip to Osaka!
Thanks for sharing your video! Lots of useful tips I will be taking note of :)
Just wana ask how did u manage to book 2 hrs for the private bath at Solaniwa Onsen in osaka?
I've tried to book thru their website, and although they do state u can pay a bit extra for 30 mins extension, when I try to check-out, there's only the standard option.
Just wondering if you had the same issue, or that I can try and ask on site on the day 🤔
@dianang451 thanks so much for the kind words! We never got the chance to check out Solaniwa Onsen so I can't answer your question. It sounds like they might be sold out of the private option so they only list the standard though? Best of luck!
Which train ticket did you buy to go to all these places ? Iam planning a 7Day Japan Trip myself including Osaka, Kyoto and Tokio. Thank you so much for this informative video
@Blackriver48 thanks so much! We just used the regular Icoca Card to get around which you can buy or top up at any of the stations. I think there are some rail passes that might be cheaper too, but we preferred the flexibility of just using the regular card.
Where’d you book the airport bus from namba to kansai?
@StayyyC it was a little bit confusing, but if you first go to the JR Namba Station and follow the signs for the airport buses it's a bit easier to find. It's all indoors too, so you don't have to leave the building.
Yujin is badass to go hiking in vans. my feet could never lol
Hahah have you tried the Comfycush ones? They aren't as good as running shoes, but definitely way better than regular Vans. Way less options though
Very nice channel.
@fisherhooks4618 thank you very much! Really appreciate it!
Last two trips to Asia from the US, I relied on my roaming and had no issues. I was able to get voice, text and data, data being a bit slow, but it was all functional. I don't understand why there is such a market for SIM cards.
Ah that's interesting @jhchooo! My phone plan in Korea ($26 USD per month) is pretty expensive if I turn on roaming, but maybe a lot of plans from North America have it included? That would be nice for sure!
That ramen! 🤤🤤😋
It was amazing @ONCEbittenTWICEshyshyshy! A lot of the customers in there said it was the best ramen they've ever had. For me my #1 is still Sapporo Ramen Haruka in Sapporo (maps.app.goo.gl/HXqgEJ6DLiHqGer58) but this place was amazing too!
Hello, that bus from Namba to Kansai Airport. Can you give us info? I’m thinking about taking bus to the airport.
@JenP-e2m it was a little bit confusing, but if you first go to the JR Namba Station and follow the signs for the airport buses it's a bit easier to find. It's all indoors too, so you don't have to leave the building.
@@lostthenfound I appreciate your response 😊 thank you 😊
That's a lot of info to take in. Would it be better if you break it into 2 videos and could possibly show more of each activity/venue/event. :) I mean that's just my preference, might not be the preference of the others. But I enjoyed the "documentary" style here as well as the more casual style with your significant other chirping in in the van video.
@focus168168 thanks a lot for the feedback! It's hard for me to know as an editor what parts are too fast paced/information packed, as I have a pretty busy/information focused brain as well. Will try to go over things a bit more slowly in the future and make it easier to follow!
Hi, your video has been such a destiny gift. I am going to Osaka on july, it will be my first and maybe the only time, I live in Ecuador and the ticket was a gift. Would you please help me giving me an idea of at what time did you left yo Kyoto and had time to do so many things, the same about Nara. At what time did you begin your days? How difficult was to walk on the heat? Thank you so much,
@wrv6927 really glad to hear that! If you want to see lots of things in Kyoto then you should leave really early in the morning, as the main attractions are all pretty spread out. For Nara, you can see the things close to Nara Park in half a day, so you don't have to leave as early. Also for us it was quite hot to be honest, but it's not as bad if you keep stopping into cafes/restaurants to rest and cool off during the day. Hope you have an amazing trip there!
If you come to Bangkok again, I hope you can make detailed videos on here. Bangkok is visited by a very large number of people from all over the world and you could potentially pay for your entire trip will a well-made video.
Thanks so much Elias! We will definitely have to return to Bangkok again now that we have dialed things in a bit (last time we were there we had no idea what we were doing haha). So excited to explore more of Thailand in the future!
You guys should visit Kobe next time, also a nice little city without much of the chaos in Kyoto / Nara / Osaka
@Protonoto1 really want to check out Kobe next time for sure! I have a dream to travel around Japan in a van and check out a lot of the lesser known places in the countryside too, as I think there will be a lot of nice things to see!
@@lostthenfound I lived in Seoul and then China, now Japan. Definitely interesting comparing the three.
@@Protonoto1 oh nice! They are all quite different places for sure. Every time I visit Japan I'm quite envious of the quality of everything and structure and cleanliness of everything. I'm curious if there is anything you miss about Korea/China.
@@lostthenfound Korea was my first experience of Asia, and I went there in 2009 as a 19yr old and had a blast, I wanted to live in Korea but couldn't find a job due to my age and lack of language skills. I really miss the whole vibe on the streets. I am still in touch with some of my friends over there, who I consider to be some of the nicest people I met. I have been back 5 times since my initial visit, and want to go again at some point in the next year or two (although a young child makes it hard)
@@Protonoto1 oh wow you came here at 19 eh! Korea has changed so much since then as well as I'm sure you've noticed. All the best, and hope you can make it back here soon!
If I haven't been to Osaka, is one or two days enough to see everything? Or should I don't go to Nara and Kyoto and spend the whole 5 days there?
@@GeraltBosMang one or two days definitely isn't enough to see everything in Osaka, but you can explore the main attractions near Namba and Umeda for sure. If you are interested in traditional Japanese culture then going to Kyoto is worth it (probably one of the most famous places in Japan). Nara can be skipped on a 5 day trip. I'd do 4 days in Osaka and 1 day in Kyoto personally.
How hot and humid was it?
@@genghiskhan8721 it was about 25-30 and relatively humid from what I remember. Not unbearable but pretty hot overall!
Is it hard to get around so easily only speaking English? We are not traveling until 2025 with our 4 children.
A little nervous!
@benjaminduncan6220 it's pretty easy! Transportation is easy because you can use Google Maps in English and all of the signs are in English as well. Most bigger restaurants have English on the menus, and you can just use Google Translate to translate menus at the smaller restaurants if needed. Have a great trip!
Very informative as usual but I need to see more Natcha Croiffle content please 🙏
Thanks so much @Geeraffe! Hahah there will definitely be more matcha croffles eaten in the future! 😁
@@lostthenfound or Matcha Bingsu / entire video on bingsu would be welcome 🙏
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@youtubeuser5768 시청해주셔서 감사합니다! 행복하시고 건강을 챙기세요! ^^
DANG TALK ABOUT A CHEAP SKATE. I DON'T MIND SPENDING MORE TO BE CENTRAL AND STAY IN A NICE PLACE.
BUT YOU ALSO MISSED OUT ON KOBE AS IT'S ONE OF THE BEST AREAS AROUND.
@calikalbocalikalbo6082 hahah yeah we are budget travelers so that's why. Going to check out Kobe next time for sure! Can't wait!
#36. Join one of my meetup events. It’s a rare opportunity to meet and talk to locals in English.
@osakameetup sounds like a good time! 👍
You call that over tourism? Try going anywhere on the weekends in Sydney :P
@skesby haha a lot of people heading over to Sydney these days?
@@lostthenfound Just a normal thing unfortunately :\
@skesby ah yeah sounds similar to Vancouver in Canada where I used to live. Hope to rent a car and go for a nice roadtrip in Australia someday as it looks beautiful!
If you want to save on money conversion, it is best to get a Capital 360 account. No transaction fees.
Thanks a lot @jaychino1621! Will check it out!
1 week, just a back pack?
@Berrylucy50 we prefer to travel extremely lightly just so we can use all of the public transportation easily, but definitely understand it's not the best way for everyone!
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@Inchonseoul 🫰
ahhh u missed out on tobita
@iaoshua will go check it out next time! Thanks a lot for the recommendation!
@@lostthenfound be sure to google what tobita shinchi is before you go
@@iaoshua oh thanks for the heads up haha
Nerver use the ATM they ripp you off, i found that noice street very boring
In Osaka... make sure you go to 551 Horai for steamed buns!
@TheNewGreenIsBlue thanks for the recommendation! Our friend told us to go there too, but we had just eaten something every time we passed by. Will check it out next time!
@@lostthenfound it's my wife's favorite! It's a chain restaurant, but their steamed pork buns are really good. They have a delicate sweetness to them that i find standard Chinese bakeries don't have.
It's slightly different and classic Japanese to take something from another country and refine it. I find the bakeries in Tokyo or Osaka rival or exceed Paris in some aspects. Sacrilege, I know.
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My fellow Canadian... (me again;).
Yes, I will likely be part of the problem for over tourism in Japan this Fall. We are going to make our annual trip to Korea but have a 4-5 day trip to Tokyo as well .
My friend, I would like to see you and your wife again for a bite or perhaps a coffee/beer when we are in Seoul if you are available.
I do have a thought for a vid for your consideration. Because we travel to Korea at least once per year, we would like to possibly invest in the country and possibly buy property and maybe even a business (if things make sense).
We wanted to open a bank account with the option of sending money, earning interest, and then perhaps doing purchases (big or small) without constantly doing exchange from CAD to KRW which can be a pain in the neck. Regardless of my wife's Korean nonresident citizenship, opening a functional account seemed highly restrictive, impractical, and in many ways, nonsensical when considering the rules imposed by the particular bank's system.
After speaking with banker during our last trip and being a little frustrated, I almost got the impression the bank we looked at did not want our deposits. It made me ask the question, "does Korea want foreign investment"?
A video idea for you:
How can foreigners with connections to the country open a bank account with the purpose of using money when on vacation in Korea but to also potentially use it for big purchases (business or apartment ect)?
hope to see you in about a month and a half or so
Steve
go Canucks go!
Hey Steve! That's quite an interesting idea, as although I know Korea wants and needs foreign investment on the grand scale of things, they sure make it hard to do sometimes like you guys are noticing right now. I wish I had the answer, but I do know that every bank here is so drastically different from each other in terms of their rules and regulations, so I'd definitely ask some other banks as well if it's possible.
As for us, we are just about to move into a camping van to travel around the country, so I don't know if we will be around Seoul during that time, but let me know regardless and we'll see if we can meet up!
Also pretty drastic changes in the Canucks lineup this year! The forward group will be more dynamic/offensive for sure, and we'll just have to see if our defense can handle the task at hand. Will be a good season for sure! Go Canucks go!
I’m going in October. Knowing the Americans they’ve cancelled their holidays now due to the megaquake warning
@CodingAbroad oh wow October will be perfect to check out Osaka! It wouldn't surprise me if some people canceled their trips recently, but earthquakes are very hard to predict so I would still go for it personally. Hope you have an amazing trip!
"things to do in osaka" go to korea
@alexm7582 hahah a lot of the people who watch our videos are interested in Korea so I thought it'd be good to point out that it's cheap/easy to fly between the two countries.
A hotel for $25 a night??? Stayed in NY years ago and paid 90,000 yen a night, now price is probably higher
@@txbrn512 we were blown away by the deal we found too! It was definitely an older budget motel though. Japan is reasonable to travel to right now with the weak yen too.